[StarMan]

I purchased my 17' M2 bone stock this spring with only 14k miles on it. Since then i've been tastefully modding it (mostly cosmetic wise)

This is the only picture I have of it before I started changing it (in this picture I had already tinted the windows)




INTERIOR

• M-Sport Hexagon Anthracite Cloth\Alcantara (Purchased locally - more info here > https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...postcount=6054)
• Matched the Center ArmRest, eBrake, and Shift Boot stitching color to the seat Added POST 19
• M-Performance Carbon Fiber\Alcantara Shift Knob and eBrake Handle Added POST 19
• Aluminum M-Style Pedals (from Amazon) Added POST 19
• Parking Sensor Button Mod (More Info here > https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1345311)
• Front and Rear Fog Light Mod (more info here > https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...postcount=6144)

EXTERIOR:

• 3M Ceramic IR 25 TINT (All Side and Rear windows)
• 3M Crystalline 70 TINT (Front Windshield)
• 25% Unbranded Tint on Mirror Turn Signals
• Black Kidney Grill
• Black M2 rear Emblem
• Black Side Grill (well this one I plasti-dipped black)
• CF PSM Style High Kick Trunk Spoiler (from Kies Motorsports)
• CF Akrapovic Style Rear Diffuser (from eBay)
• CF Mirrors - Pre-Preg [Dry Carbon] (from AutoID)
• CF MTC Style Side Skirts (purchased used from local M2 owner)
• CF PERL Front lip (Authentic piece directly from PERL in Germany)
• CF PERL Rear Bumper Extensions (Authentic piece directly from PERL in Germany) Added POST 19
• IND Body Color Front Bumper Reflectors
• LCI Euro Spec (with Amber Turn Signals) Taillights
• Upgraded Xenon bulb to OSRAM CBB Cool Blue Bulbs (Pure White with a hint of blue. Matches angle eyes
• LED Turn Signal (I have two sets > https://amzn.com/B07V8FXR6L [These are bright, too bright it actually blinds others when on]. And these > https://amzn.com/B01EW88W14 [These are the same brightness as halogen, but the LED Chip and the Bulb housing is all chrome])

WHEELS\TIRES (Stock Suspension \ No Camber Plates):

• Richland Forged -"Project Nürburg" (RF-GT4)
• Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires

Front: 19x9.5 ET26 (255/35/19) -1.0° Factory Camber
Rears: 19x10.5 ET35 (275/35/19) -1.7° Factory Camber

PERFORMANCE

• Dinan Exhaust with Resonator Delete
• CF (Gloss) Turner Intake

[VisualEcho]

Looks fantastic man.

[D22M2]

I dig it !!

[VisualEcho]

Oh, also, LOVE the Perl lip. And thanks for loading all your pix in large size on Flickr, I just wish you'd add notes to each one telling about the mods, it might really help some guys.

[detroitm2]

Before you call it done, you should get the honeycomb inserts for the rear reflectors.

Looks good man, I have the same lip (and perl side skirts) I haven't put on yet.

Really love those wheels too!

[jkoral]

Love that interior.

What does the front fog light button do?

[MWelt]

Nicely appointed my friend! If you don’t mind me asking is a non-original Akropovic rear diffuser & if so where did you purchase ?
Thanks for sharing ; )

[StarMan]

Originally Posted by jkoral

Love that interior.

What does the front fog light button do?

I have it programmed (using the Bimmercode app) so that I can turn the yellow sidemarker on or off. [More info here> https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1691279 ]

Originally Posted by MWelt

Nicely appointed my friend! If you don’t mind me asking is a non-original Akropovic rear diffuser & if so where did you purchase ?
Thanks for sharing ; )

Funny story, I actually had ordered a M-Performance replica but the seller accidentally sent me the Akrapovic replica instead. I liked the Akrapovic style better so I wasn't too angry. I bought it from this seller here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-2016-20...IAAOSw~QRaAMkw

NOW, as for the fitment, I had to modify it just a tad for it to stay in place. Here are my threads about it
Thread 1 (Initial install): https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1&postcount=95
Thread 2 (Fine adjusting for better fitment): https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...5&postcount=96

[ae03440]

Originally Posted by starvmarv

I have it programmed (using the Bimmercode app) so that I can turn the yellow sidemarker on or off. [More info here> https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1691279 ]

Funny story, I actually had ordered a M-Performance replica but the seller accidentally sent me the Akrapovic replica instead. I liked the Akrapovic style better so I wasn't too angry. I bought it from this seller here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-2016-2019-BMW-F87-M2-AK-STYLE-CARBON-FIBER-REAR-BUMPER-DIFFUSER-VALANCE-LIP/172967322804?fits=Model%3AM2%7CMake%3ABMW&hash=ite m2845a7e4b4:g:1NIAAOSw~QRaAMkw

NOW, as for the fitment, I had to modify it just a tad for it to stay in place. Here are my threads about it
Thread 1 (Initial install): https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8;postcount=95
Thread 2 (Fine adjusting for better fitment): https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8;postcount=96

FYI that ebay seller sends out the wrong version of the actual product listed every time. Ordered twice from them and never sent the m-perf replica. I did the same thing as you and kept the akra, liked the way it looked.

[AUSf22]

I love the Perl Carbon front lips, so simple yet adds a nice touch to the front.

[MWelt]

Thank you for your straightforward and thorough response much oblige

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by AUSf22

I love the Perl Carbon front lips, so simple yet adds a nice touch to the front.

Me too, I want one so bad, but Perl is notoriously bad to work with.

[nioh_lbbm2]

Are these wheel just a high quality replica of the 763M wheels?

Emphasis on high quality since I'm assuming they're forged aluminum judging by the name?

[StarMan]

Originally Posted by nioh_lbbm2

Are these wheel just a high quality replica of the 763M wheels?

Emphasis on high quality since I'm assuming they're forged aluminum judging by the name?

Correct, they are styled after the 763M wheels but with more concave and are indeed forged wheels. Per their website "6061-T6 Billet Aluminum...tested to standards set forth by JWL/VIA, DOT-T, and SAE J2530" .

More Info:
https://www.richlandforged.com/about & https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1660656

[AUSf22]

I'd be lying but... I just bought a perl carbon lip for my M2C after seeing your thread.

Thanks starvmarv my wallet truly thanks you.

[UNO///M]

OEM+, well done Sir!!

[mike@x-ph.com]

Nice

[nismoman]

Their/your wheels look Fantastic! I would like to see someone slap the borze tinted machined versions on LBB.

[StarMan]

UPDATE! "Okay, I think NOW she's done"

Added the Perl Rear Bumper Extension so now I have CF Aero all around the bottom of the vehicle. Installation was easy and I think looks great






I also purchased M Style Aluminum Pedals from Amazon and for under $20 shipped, they actually fit like a glove!

Lastly I finally got my Shift and eBrake Boot as well as the Knee Pad and Arm Rest, Polar Blue stitching, to match my Euro Spec "Estoril Blue Like" stitch color. After going to 3 different Upholstery shops as well as reaching out to other online BMW Aftermarket sites, the cost to match the stitching was surprisingly expensive (over $500). A yard of new Alcantara is about $120, plus yarn color costs, and labor. I figured I'd first try Fabric Marker ordered from Amazon and color over the Polar Blue stitching with a darker shade of blue marker. If it came out wrong, then I would have gone with an upholstery shop. The results were shocking, nearly close match. It took over an hour and a half to carefully dye each stitch and not ink the Alcantara (the Arm-Rest and Knee pad was less of a worry as I had alcohol and a towel ready to wipe off). Anyway, easily saved myself over $500! Now, I wish I would have the Alcantara Arm Rest, but honestly I don't think it looks bad.

*I did order the M Performance CF Shift Knob and eBrake and just swapped the upholstery as the white X stitch pattern it came with doesn't match properly with the interior.
**No, I am not going to do the Floor Mats lol, it's barely visible and not worth it.

[dk23]

Love it, can't get over how nice that interior looks, so much better than the stock dakota leather! I think the car would look perfect with a mild drop, are you planning on doing suspension next?

[StarMan]

Originally Posted by dk23

Love it, can't get over how nice that interior looks, so much better than the stock dakota leather! I think the car would look perfect with a mild drop, are you planning on doing suspension next?

Thank you; I like the look of leather, but i cannot imagine leather seats with 100F+ degree weather right now we (Southern US) are having currently. I sweat too easily, so any car I buy needs to have cloth or alcantara (or I swap the interior).

With the roads over here, my lip would be gone lol. Honestly every car i've had in the past has been lowered (three of them lost or cracked lips - RIP) but this time I'll keep it as is and not mess with the suspension.

I dislike the wheel gap, but it's not "terrible" with this car compared with others (I had a 370Z Nismo in the past, massive wheel gap, had to lower it).

Plus with the offset wheels I have on, I would have to go back with OE sized tires if i want to lower it.

[cncmastr]

Wonderful! Love the hexagon cloth!